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Setting Up Your Dell SC5020 Storage System (continued)
6 Connect to Management Network
The Ethernet management interface of each storage controller must be
connected to a management network. The Ethernet management port
provides access to the Storage Center and is used to send emails, alerts,
SNMP traps, and support data.
1. Connect the Ethernet management port on the top storage
controller to the Ethernet switch.
2. Connect the Ethernet management port on bottom storage
controller to the Ethernet switch.
Connect the Power Cables
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CAUTION: Make sure that the power switches are in
the OFF position before connecting the power cables.
1. Connect the power cables to both power supply/cooling fan
modules in the storage system chassis.
2. Use the velcro straps to secure the power cables to the storage
system chassis.
3. Plug the other end of the power cables into a grounded electrical
outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterrupted power
supply (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
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7 Cable the Backend
To add capacity to your storage system, you can connect up to sixteen SC400 or eight SC420 expansion enclosures to an SC5020 storage system. A maximum of 222 physical disks are supported in an SC5020 storage system.
Each expansion enclosure includes two Enclosure Management Modules (EMM) in two interface slots.
NOTE: If the storage system is installed without expansion enclosures, do not interconnect the back-end SAS ports on the storage controllers.
Cable an SC400 or SC420 Expansion Enclosure
To connect a single expansion enclosure to the storage system:
Chain 1: A Side (Orange)
1. Connect port 1 on the top storage controller to port 1 on the top
EMM of the expansion enclosure.
2. Connect port 2 on the top EMM of the expansion enclosure to
port 2 on the bottom storage controller.
Chain 1: B Side (Blue)
1. Connect port 1 on the bottom storage controller to port 1 on the
bottom EMM of the expansion enclosure.
2. Connect port 2 on the bottom EMM of the expansion enclosure
to port 2 on the top storage controller.
9 Power on Storage System Components
1. Power on any network switches, routers, or other standalone
components.
2. Power on any expansion enclosures that might be a part of the system.
3. Power on the storage system by turning on both power supply/cooling
fan modules.
Cable Multiple SC400 or SC420 Expansion Enclosures
To connect more than one expansion enclosure to the storage system:
Chain 1: A Side (Orange)
1. Connect part 1 on the top storage controller to port 1 on the top EMM of the
first expansion enclosure.
2. Connect the remaining expansion enclosures in series from port 2 to port 1
using the top EMMs.
3. Connect port 2 on the top EMM of the last expansion enclosure to port 2 on
the bottom storage controller.
Chain 1: B Side (Blue)
1. Connect port 1 on bottom storage controller to port 1 on the bottom EMM of
the first expansion enclosure.
2. Connect the remaining expansion enclosures in series from port 2 to port 1
using the bottom EMM.
3. Connect port 2 on the bottom EMM of the last expansion enclosure to port 2
on the top storage controller.
10 Download, Install, and Run the Dell Storage Manager Client
The Dell Storage Manager Client provides access to the initial setup wizards. The wizards help you remotely discover and configure storage systems and configure connected
host servers.
NOTE:
The initial setup wizards are only supported on 64-bit operating systems.
Install and Start the Dell Storage Manager Client
1. Log in to the Dell Digital Locker at www.dell.com/support/licensing, register your storage
system, and download the Windows or Linux version of the Dell Storage Manager Client.
2. Install the Dell Storage Manager Client on the host server. To discover and configure a
Storage Center, the software must be installed on a host server that is located on the same
subnet as the storage system. For host setup, the client does not have to be on the same
subnet as the storage system.
3. To start the software on a Windows computer, right-click on the Dell Storage Manager
Client shortcut and select Run as administrator.
To start the software on a Linux computer, execute the command ./Client from the
var/lib/dell/bin directory. The Dell Storage Manager Client welcome screen opens.
Discover and Configure Storage Center Wizard
1. Click the Discover and Configure Uninitialized Storage Centers link. The Discover and
Configure Storage Center wizard opens.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to discover and configure uninitialized Storage Centers.
3. For Fibre Channel installations, the deployment wizard provides the storage controller
WWNs for zoning requirements. When prompted, create the two required zones for each
fault domain.
Configure Host Access to a Storage Center
1. For Windows and Linux servers, click the Configure this host to access a Storage Center
link and log in to the Storage Center.
For VMware ESXi servers, click Configure VMware vSphere to access a Storage Center.
2. Follow the steps in the wizard to configure the host to access the Storage Center and configure best practices for performing I/O.
3. For Fibre Channel, configure zoning to make sure that storage is visible to the host servers. Using the switch software, create a zone for each HBA connected to the
switch. In the zone, include only one HBA WWN and all of the virtual WWNs of the storage controller I/O ports connected to that switch. This is referred to as single
initiator/multiple target zoning. For hosts, you can obtain the WWNs from the operating system or use the switch software.
When the host configuration is complete, use the Dell Storage Manager Client to create and map volumes.
Related Publications
The following documentation is available on the Dell support site for the Dell SC5020 Storage System:
• Dell SC5020 Storage System Getting Started Guide
• Dell SC5020 Storage System Owner's Manual
• Dell Storage Center Release Notes
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your product.
A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
• Dell Storage Manager Administrator's Guide
• Dell Storage Manager Installation Guide
• Dell Storage Manager Release Notes